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VOL. V.. NO. 551. JUNEAU, AT,AREA. PREPAY, APRIL 23. 1915. ? _ PRICE TUN GENTSTEXAS IN THROES OF DEVASTATING FLOODSLAST VESTIGE OPSTATEHOOD BUGABOOREMOVED BY SENATESenator Hubbard's resolution askingthat the question of whether Alaskanswanted a full Territorial form of government. or Statehood, died in committee this afternoon when SenatorMillard raised a point of order against jit. maintaining that" the subject hadbeen disposed of by the passage ofthe fuller Home Rule memorial overthe Statehood memorial, earlier in thesession. Senator Tanner, who was:presiding, held that the point was well;taken and the decision of the chair jwas sustained. Senators Millard, Tanner. Sulzer and Aldrich voting affir-1mativelv. and Senators Hubbard. Sutherland. Gaustad and McGann voting"no." Hot words were exchanged by ?the opposing Senators, and the cryof "political buncombe" was raised byboth Senators Millard and Sutherland.Senator Hubbard contended that thewill of the people was being defeated, jSenator .Millard characterized the entire Statehood program as "a scheme!to further the interests of a political jmachine."Compensation Act TonightThe Senate will take up the work-,men's compensation bill tonight, at a'special session to convene at 7:30. The,Senators favored night sessions for thefive remaining days before adjournment. and Sunda> also will find themembers at work on the bill, whichwas referred to today as "the mostimportant piece of legislation pendAmong the bills recommended today ?by the Senate for passage, while they ?were read the second time, were the;trust company bill, the bill permitting jcouncils to grant 20-vear franchises jto corporations, the bill to compensate ;J. H. Cobb in the sum of ?250 for le-;gal services, the bill relating to fillingthe vacancy in the office of Delegate,and the bill providing the election ofDoctor 3i!l Tomorrowstarted things when it came up forsecond reading, and was continued over on the calendar, until tomorrow,having the right-of-way of the day'sproceedings. The objection to themeasure as amended was that Itopened the way to permitting' ouackdoctors to gain a foothold.Senator Tanner's bill to tax the fishing industry by means of a stampsystem, and Senator Aldrich's bill totax the fisheries' products, were con- ?tinued over for a day.Tanner Grills ColleaguesThe charge that the First Division'srepresentatives In the House had be(Continued on Page 5.)ADVANoiTSTOCK MEANSLOCAL EORTUNES? I* -'TREADWKLL. April 23.?According to late financial papers receivedfrom the States. Alaska-Juneau stockis proving to be a sensation in theEastern markets. The stock made itsfirst appearance on Monday. April12th. and raised almost three point3in the first three days of trading.Over 25,000 shares were sold in thefirst two days. The highest pointreached up until the IStb of April'was at closing time on that date. Thepoint reached was 16*4.? The foitowing paragraph is taken jfrom the Wall Street Journal of April 14 th:"Trading In Alaska-Juneau Gold jmining stock was the feature of Tues- iday's market on the curb. The stockdisplayed notable strength throughoutthe day. and at the close was quotedat 15 9s bid comparing with bids at Ithe close of business on Monday of13%. It was -suggested that interestsholding large blocks of this stock hadintended to keep the market wellwithin their control during the firstday of trading in the issue, and guardagainst too sharp an advance as a result of the consistently bullish movewhich had been previously publishedconcerning the property. Yesterday'sadvance was gradual, with indicationsof an excellent public demand."Those who have read the reportare spreading the good news amongthe Treadwell stockholders. The riseto 16 in this stock means a net profitfor the people on the Island of nearly(95.000 in the past month, as $140,000worth of stock was taken by theTreadwell and Alaska-Juneau employ* <{? v ?> v ?> ?.'? v v?> WEATHER TODAY *?> Maximum?i5. vMinimum?24. 4?4- Cloudy?Rain.<? Precipitation?.91 inch. ?44 ? ? ? + + + + + ^ + ?> ?> 4>? v ?> ? 4? ? 4* ? + ? ? 4- i? +1? NINE BILLS PASSED *i? ? ? 4?> Just before recess late this ?afternoon tho Senate passed 4?fr nine Senate bills, two resolu- 4*? tions and one memorial as fol- 4?> lows: v-> No. 41, prohibiting profess- +?> ional jurors.<? Xo. 10. school and munici- 4*? pal taxes. 4- j? Xo. 32. providing for the elec- 4<? tion of a superintendent of pub- 4-;+ lie instruction two years hence. *4 No. 19. designation of min- 4-,4* ing claims by number. +4? Xo. 29. punishing slander and ?+ libel. ?4 Xo. 37. providing penalties 4*+ for wanton destruction of game *? animals. ?4- Xo. 42. additional pay to sec- ?>? rotary of Alaska. +4? Xo. 53. uniform acknowlcdg- +-> ment of deeds. ?-> Xo. 57. increasing salary of 4*-> mining Inspector. 4? Concurrent Resolution No. 4*4- 12. payment for overtime to 4>v employees. +? Joint Memorial Xo. S, mine ?experimental station at Juneau *>Joint Resolution Xo. 8.?pay- +?> ment of moneys by Clerks of +? Courts, collected under Torri- 4toriai revenue law. 4-'4* v4? 4- ?> -S> 4- 4? <? -!? + ?> + ? 4 ? ?C. W. YOUNG COMPANY ICOMPLETE WHARFThe C. W. Voung Co., agents forthe Union Oil Company, have about jfinished work on the float and dockat the South end of town, for thehandling of the products of the oilcompany.Special arrangements have beenmade lor the accommodation of theJuneau fishing fleet, by the construction ol a gridiron, where the boatscan be beached for repairs and a longtioat where they can lay.The dock is 40 x SO feet, reachingto 'deep water, with a warehouse onthe approach from the Sheep Creekroad.Three floats 40 x 10 feet, and one10 x 20 feet, have been constructed,making 160 feet of float with deepwater on both sides at low tide sothat boats can lay there at all times.Each float is equipped with a freshwater tap. water having been pipedfrom a spring far up on the mountain side.The gridiron is 30 x 60 feet, witha sandy beach at one end. and willhold a 90 foot boat with perfectease, l^arge booms will be ercted ateach end of the dock proper, so thatheavy engines or repair parts can beswung from the boats to the deck fortransportation to any place In the;city.Two measuring tanks are beingbuilt in the shops of the companyand will be installed soon one holding 1300 gallons of distillate and theother 400 gallons of gasoline. Thedock has been plentifully supplied withladders and other things to make itas convenient as possible for themen of the fishing fleet.A three room house equipped withrunning hot and cold water and amodern bath and plumbing has beenbuilt by the company for the wharf-;inger, and has boon connected bytelephone with the Juneau system.'The entire plant has cost the company about $10,000. and no chargewill be made by the company for theuse of the float or gridiron. They have :been installed for the use of the fishing fleet and we want the men of;the fishing fleet to feel perfectly free^to use them. That Is what they are'for." said Manager J. C. McBrlde re! cently.ATLANTIC WIRELESSSTATIONS IMPROVED??NEW YOltK. April 23. -For the purpose of Insuring the wireless communication between Germany and the jUnited States under all kinds of static conditions, the power of the Telefunken wireless stations and those atSayviHe, Long Island, it was learnodtoday, have been almost trebled.It Is claimed that the wireless instruments respond now day or nightj and under all manner of weather con| ditlons.FRENCH GOVERNMENTTO CARE FOR ORPHANSPARIS. April 23>?C*1 ildron who havejbeen made orphans by the war willj be cared for by.tho government, according to plans worked out by theFrench cabinet.OUTSIDERS MUSTPAY TAXES ORTHEY CAN'T SUEVALDEZ, April 23.?Judge Fred M.Brown rendered n decision yesterdayIn the United States District Courtthat Is pregnant with wide possibilities In Alaska trade matters when heruled that a corporation organized under the laws or another State whichhas failed to file its articles of incorporation in Alaska, or to pay Its corporation taxes and failed to appointun agent here upon whom service oflegal processes may be served, cannot suo for moneys duo or alleged tobo due in an Alaskan court.The decision was rendered in' thecase of the \V. J. Van Scuyvcr company,'a wholesale liquor company, ofPortland, Oregon, against Oscar Breedman, a McCarthy soloon-keeper. Thesuit was to recover Judgment for $800for whiskoy alleged to have been soldand delivered.The decision, if sustained on appeal,will make it impossible for corporations from without Alaska, which havenot complied with the corporation lawsof the Territory, to collect accountsowing them in Alaska.If Judge Brown's conception of thelaw is corroet It will add to tho revenues of Alaska becauso it will compel all tho outside corporations whichsell goods to Alaska to pay a corporation tax within the Territory.MAYOR RUNNINGCITY FROM PEN? <? ?LEAVENWORTH. Kans., April 23.?Mayor Roberts, of Terro Haute, Indiana, continues to run that city bytelegraph. He has refused to resign,and the impeachment proceedingsagainst him are being contostcd.Other officials who are hero in thepenitentiary are also refusing to relinquish their positions at TorreHaute.CARRANZA SENDS OFFICERTO PRISON FOR MURDERWASHINGTON, April 23.?Mail advices received by the State Department say that Casfinorc Fernandez,a Spanish subject who was shot andkilled by Capt. Loza, a Carranzlstaofficer at Puebla. With the sanctionof Gen. Carranza Capt. Loza was sentenced to 12 years in prison.UNIVERSAL VOTINGRULE OF DENMARKCOPENHAGEN. April 23. ? Thorewill be universal voting hereafter in;Denmark with one man one vote. Thisis the result of action by the DanishParliament today.FLEET PROGRAM NOWCALLS FOR JULY TRIPWASHINGTON. April 23.? Secretary of the Navy Josephus Danielsannounced today that it has been doelded to be practicable for the floetto" pass through the Panama Canal,and it will pass through from the Atlantic to the Pacific in July as atfirst planned.CHICAGO POLICE OFFICIALSARE INDICTED FOR BRIBERYCHICAGO. April 23.?Many indictments. charging bribery, have beenreturned against former Chief of Detectives Hatpin, and former sergeantsthat have served under him.ARIZONA LEGISLATUREMEETS TO PROVIDE MONEYPHOENIX, Ariz., April 23.?TheArizona Legislature met today in extra session to provide the State withmoney for maintenance purposes.GREEK CONSUL NAMEDFOR THE NORTHWESTSEATTLE, April 23.?C. Liliopoulesof this city, has been appointed Greekconsul for the Northwestern American States and Alaska.FAMOUS CHICKASAW CHIEFDIES IN OKLAHOMA?!? 1ADA. Okla., April 23.?Former Gov.William L. Byrd, one of the last surviving executives of the old Chickaiaw Nation and one of tho famous figures of the old Indian Territory, diedhere yesterday.TURKS TRIED TOGET PEACE TERMSLONDON. April 23.?A cable from| Athens states that two weeks ago theYoung Turk committee sounded tho Allies as to the terms of peace whichthey would accept. Great Britain,j however, rejected the proposals putforward and nothing came of the efSEATTLE PIONEER DIES. SEATTLE. April 23,?Albert Fort! Louis, a 'pioneer of dty d(edihere yesterday.THAVGETr gNEW YORK. April 23.?The NowYork supremo court today grantedHarry K. Thaw's application for ajury trial to dotcrmlno his sanity. Theapplication for a jury trial on thequestion of sanity was made after thorefusal of the courts to direct hlo return to Now Hampshire. It was vigorously resisted by the Stato. If aJury should decide that Thaw la sanehe will be given his liberty.ROOSEVELT STILLON WITNESS STANDSYRACUSE. R. Y.. April 23.?Formor President Thcodoro Rooseveltwas again on tho witness stand todayundergoing a gruelling cross-examination. Attorney William M. Ivens hasbeen dragging him back and forthacross political campaigns In whichho was associated with William BarnesJr. Whilo occasionally displaying Irritation, usually the former Presidentanswers questions fully and frankly,often asking to be permitted to explain his answers.Admits Catering To BarnesSYRACUSE, N. Y.. April 23.?Former President Theodore Rooseveltthis afternoon, on cross examination,admitted that he many times cateredto William Barnes, jr., and soughthis support and assistance. He stated that he regards Barnes us a sortof Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Ho saidthat on more than one occasion hehad asked for the support . of Mr.Barnes and former Senator ThomasC. Piatt, and had agreed to considerthem and tholr organization In vnrlousways.PRESIDENT CANT ATTENDSOUTHERN CONGRESSWASHINGTON. April 23.?It wasannounced today at ill Whlto Housothat President Woodrow Wilson willbe unable to attend the Southern Commercial Congress at Muhkogoe. Oklahoma. next week.When the Invitation was extendedsome time ago President Wilson saidhe would bo glad to attend the conference if the public business wouldpermit.NEW ELECTIONFOR CANADAVANCOUVER, B. C.. April 23?H. H.Stevens, member of Parliament forVancouver city, who has returned fromOttawa, says a Dominion election maybe announced any minute.Provincial Election PostponedIt Is believed that tho provjt jtolelection in British Columbia will bepostponed until after the Dominionelection, and take place next fall.Attorney-General Bowser has postponed an advertised election trip intoEastern British Columbia, and it isbelieved it has nlrcady beon determined to put off the proposed electionfor tho third time.AMERICAN SAYS ALLSOLDIERS HAVE DRINKCHICAGO. April 23.?A Chlcaco Tribune "dispatch from R. R. McCormlcksaya British soldiers arc served withrum in trenches Just as with beef andbiscuits and every French soldier incamp or trenches is given a bottleof wine for supper every night. "Allwine shops in the war zone are openand their owners will bo Astors if thefront docs not move soon. 1 never sawa soldier of either army who gave anysign of intoxication.' ' 4iVANCOUVER TO GETLARGE WAR ORDERSVANCOUVER. B. C.. April 23.?Vancouver Arms will get largo ordors forshells if the contracts can be handledquickly. This is the announcementmade by Col. Carnegie, the ordnanceexpert, from the British War Oillce.Already a large order has been placedin Victoria.!? 4? TRADE BALANCE FOR 4* MARCH $140,969,374 ?| 4. 1 ? 4:? WASHINGTON. April 23.? *? The excess of American oxports 4<? over Imports for March this 4? year aggregated the magnifi- 4? cent total of $140,969,347. ac? 4+ cording to tho official figures 44? that have boon made public. 4?F This is the greatest trade bal- 4? anco for March in the history 44? of American commerce. 4? Tho oxports for tho month 4? were $299,009,563 and the Im- 44- ports $158,040,216. ?:? ? ? * + ? 4. ?>BRITISH TROOPSART HOLDINGBELGIAN GAINLONDON, April 23.?The Gormanforcca In Belgium have been makingone forced attack after another to regain Hill No. 60 and other ground thathas been gained by the British In thefighting near Ypres, and caBt of thatplace. Despite thcso repeated rushes,however, the British have shown nosign of roloxing their grip on thegained ground. Instead thoy haverepulsed the charges In ovcry Instanceand have inflicted heavy Iosscb.Tho fighting in this looality todayBhows signs of developing along 'a widefront, with constantly Increasing Intensity, even rivaling the attempts ofthe Germans to break through theBritish lines last fall, when the greatturning movement was attemptedagainst tho Allies' loft.Each day sees more and more menIn action.BRITISH GAIN THREEMILES AT YPRESLONDON, April 23.?The British advance of thrco miles at Ypres is thegreatest single advance since autumn,exceeding in importance the NeuveChapclle battle. The Germans are Indignant alleging that the British usedasphyxiating gas.GREAT FIGHTSAT SEA EXPECTEDLONDON, April 23.?Great activityin naval circles is one of the distinguishing features of the events of today. The activity extends both to theNorth and the Agean seas.German ships have again been reported from the northern portion ofthe North sea.Reports from Cuxhavon indicate thatthe Gcrmanp are planning a fleeti movement, and the reports considered: with the repeated rumors of the presence of German ships in the Northsea havo caused London to expect accounts of a hoavy engagement withing the near future.ITALY AND AUSTRIAARE NEGOTIATINGROME, April 23.?Austrian Ambasj sudor Macchio today held a long con! Terence with the Italian Foreign Wini ister Sonnlnio. They were in close! conversation for several hours. Atj times they utilized the services of! stenographers and messengers, butfor the most part they were closeted"alone. Sonninlo talked for a few mini utes at a time with other Cabinet oft fleers in a nearby office.While no announcement has beenmade today as to the situation betweenItaly and Austria it is believed thatthe difficulties between the twocountries will be settled amicably,and that Italy will get substantiallynil that she has demanded.It is an open secret here that Countvon Buelow has urged that Austriamake such concessions as shall benecossary to Insure tho neutrality olAustria. Tho German governmenthas taken the position for weeks thaiItaly's entrance to the war would befatal to the German Allies.GERMANY EXTENDSCONTRABAND LISTWASHINGTON, April 23.?Dispatches from Berlin state that German hatplaced coal, coke, pig iron and aeroplanes on the contraband li?t of cargoes consigned to the order of or t<neutral countries, with which the belUgorents mt.y trade. Tho order provides that contraband and the vossoliwhich carry it aro subject to seizunby German war vessels.It is believed here that this is Gcrmany'3 last act for reprisal agains'the English blockade.FRENCH OFFICIALS AREWELL SATISFIECPARIS, April 23. ? Both PresidenPoincare and War Minister MlUerandwho returned from western lines, express omphalic satisfaction with tinsituation In the north. They are fulof praiso for the work of the FrenchBritish and Belgian forces., MORE 8HRAPNELLCONTRACTS FOR U. S, NEW YORK, April 23. ? Amcrlcai, Car & Foundry company, which recenl. ly secured $1,800,000 shrapnel contract, is negotiating for another $2,000.00, contract.> CANADIAN AGAINWINS BOSTON MARATHOr1BOSTON, Ap;i> 23.?Edward Fabr? of Montreal has von the Boston Mai? athon in two hours 31 minutes. Th? time was slow owing to the grea- heat. This is Fnbres fifth attemp'k Fab re was second Taut year to Duffv also a 'Canadian,RUSSIAN FLEETSTRIKES HARDBLOWATTURKS- ? ? ? ? i ?Pctrograd, April 23.?The RussianBlack Sea torpedo boat squadron bombnrded the Turkish coast betweenArchava and Artschin on the coaston the 19th of April. This Is a strip ofthe coast 15 miles long in which waslocated the quarters of the Turkisharmy operating in this section.The Russians swept the country,shot and shell, destroying the barracks, provision stores and otherbuildings.A large number of coast-wise Turkish vossels which had been landedwith ammunition and supplies weresunk.Ten Turks SunkLONDON, April 23.? Reports received yesterday say the RussianBlack sea fleet destroyed ten Turkishsupply vessels, and bombarded Archava.ALLIES CONTINUE TOBOMBARD GALLIPOLIPARIS, April 23.?Dispatches fromAthens say that the Allies continuethe bombardment of Galllpoli peninsula positions. The entrance to theDardanelles Is kept absolutely sealedby the French and Allies' ships. Almost dally torpedo boats or destroyers enter the strait, and the largercraft arc sent In and with their heavyguns prevent the Turks from recon' structlng forts previously dismantled.Bombard DardanellesPARIS. April 23.? Word receivedfrom Athens this evening says thatfour British warships bombarded the? Dardanelles for throe hours this afternoon. silencing the defenses before? quitting.f BRITISH SINK SUBMARINEE-15 IN DARDANELLESLONDON. April 23.?The submarineE-15. reported from Constantinople assunk by the Turks, was destroyed bythe British after It had run aground.It was destroyed to prevent the emcmy from securing it. It had grounded on Kephez point.TURKS INVADING: PERSIA IN FORCETEHERAN, (via Petrograd), April23.?Turkish troops arc Invading Per. sla In force. They have occupied Kasi rishirin. surrounding the governmenti houses there and are advancing to; ward Kirmanshah. Small detachments; of Persians opposing them are fallingt hack towards Hammadan.WOULD GIVE CONSTANTINOPLETO THE UNITED STATES??, LONDON, April 23. Dr. VernonBartlet, professor of church history inMansfield College, Oxford, has written" a letter to the London Daily Mail, mak5 ing the unlquo suggestion that Con" stantinople be turned over to the Unit' cd States, one power, he believes.' which is sulllciently disinterested to' govern it justly and without preju" dice.i ? t i5 RUSSIANS DROPBOMBS ON SHIPSPETROGRAD. April 23.? Russianairships today dropped bombs onPlock. Several German boats on thej Vistula river were struck by thebombs.1 ZEPPELINS VISITENGLAND TODAY' LONDON. April 23.?Two German? Zeppelins were sighted off the Northumberland coast this afternoon.There have been no reports recelV'ed of any bombs being dropped. II: is believed at the admiralty that itis but another reconnoitering expedi1 tlon.;> + 4 ? ?? GERMAN SUBMARINE5 SINKS BRITISH TRAWLERGRIMSBY, April 23.?The Britistitrawler Lawrence was sunk off the*1 conBt here by a German submarineThe crew was SAVCtf.cINCOMING GOLD BREAKSe ALL PREVIOUS RECORD?t NEW YORK. April 23.?More thaiL $300,000,000 worth of gold was broughy into the United States during Marcha new high-water mark.TORRENTAL FLOODSCAUSE DEATH ANDDAMAGE IN TEXASAUSTIN, April 23.?It Is estimatedthis evening that the damage to property in this city on account of theflood has reached $1,000,006.The Texas militia ordered out thisj afternoon Is now In charge of the sftuation. It was called out particularlyto prevent looting In the flood-sweptsections, and Is rendering aid In relieving distress and saving property.For twelve hours firemen and policehad been on constant duty In the Inundated districts, without taking sufficient time to eat food.Scores of imperiled women and children have been clinging for safety tobranches of trees and on- the tops ofhouses. Most of them, however, havenow been rescued and taken to thehigher altitudes where they are safe.FORTY DEADDALLAS, Tex., April 23.?Forty aredead and a half million dollars worthof property destroyed in Austin andvicinity as the result of floods thatprevail in various section of Texasand Oklahoma.Torrcntal rains, accompanied bylightning and high winds yesterdayand Inst night soaked the greater pnrtof Eastern Oklahoma and all of Texas. The damage to property has beenconsiderable, and wide spread, thoughAustin has been the greatest sufferer.A great deal of damage has beendone to railroads. Tracks have beenwashed out in many pluces, demoralizing train schedules and causing greatinconvenience and annoyance to business.Wire communications have been interfered with in various sections ofthe Southwest, and information frommany sections of the country is completely lacking.Communication with Austin was re-^.established this afternoon./Water Rising at AustinAUSTIN. Tex., April 23.? Watercontinues to rise In all the streams in ?tliic section. 'Fifteen to twenty dead bodies have .been recovered. It is estimated that!the loss of life might reach twice Ithat number. IFloods are sweeping down Waller ;and Shoal creeks. Houses arc jammed Iagainst the bridges in the business isection.CZAR VISITSARMY AT FRONTPetrograd, April 23.?The Czar hasarrived at Lemberg and will inspectthe Russian lines in Galicla and theCarpathian region. *It is said that His Majesty is Inhigh spirits on account of Unreportslie received from the front, whichcontinue to show gains for the Czar'stroops.RUSSIANS CAPTURE70,000 PRISONERSPETROGRAD. April 23. ? Reportsfrom the front declare that 70,000 pris: oners were taken In the Carpathians!Sunday and Monday.17,000,000 POLESIN NEED OF FOODLONDON, April 23.?Seven millionPoles, of whom 2,000,000 are Jews,arc in dire need of food. This Is thesubstance of a statement made thisafternoon by Herman Laudau, theJewish phinanthropist, who is associated with various Jewish charitablesocieties.Of the sufferers, said Laudau, 5.500,000 are east of the Vistula river,and 1,500,000 are west of it. TheJews are even poorer than the Gentiles, becuuse of the boycott that hadbeen maintained against the Jews Invarious purts of Poland before thebeginning of the war. which impoverished thousands who otherwise wouldhuve been able to provide for theirfamilies.k VANCOUVER MANKILLED IN WARVANCOUVER. B. C., April 23.?Last night's casualty list, telegraphedft from London, contains the name of? William J. Bowser, of this city, ashaving been killed In France Aprli15th. He was tho nephew and namesake of Attorney-General William J.Bowser, now acting Premier of British Columbia. He was one of thel well known and popular young men! of the province, and a member of the1 first contingent of Canadian troops togo to the front.s:g steel ordersfor the export trade1: PITTSBURGH. April 23.?Export ortiders of about 15,000 tons of* steel have,' been placed In the past week, the bulk? of It going to the Sled 'Corporation.